MEXICAN EMBASSY - BLACK TIE DAY OF THE DEAD MASQUE

MEXICAN EMBASSY - BLACK TIE DAY OF THE DEAD MASQUERADE GALA & FIESTA

When: Fri Nov 4, 2016 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Where: Embassy of Mexico / Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th Street, NW

Purchase from: http://ptos.org/reservations/

Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is Mexican holiday observed today throughout Mexico  The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and
family members who have died. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico.

You're invited to come in either black tie (optional) or masquerade style (optional) and dance as they do on the most elegant (and eerie) of dance floors and ballrooms of throughout Mexico

Featuring:  DAY OF THE DEAD  LIVE MARIACHI DANCING AND MUSIC
  DIA DE MUERTOS ALTER
  DAY OF THE DEAD  BUFFET
  DJ AND LATE NIGHT DANCING
  OPEN BAR

To commemorate the spirit of Dia de los Muertos, you’ll experience a live costumed Mariachi troupe with music and dancing. Its members have origins from all over Mexico and other parts of
Latin American. The traditional mariachi ensemble emerged in the 1800's in several western states of Mexico, including Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, and Michoacán Native dancers will be on
hand to perform and teach traditional Mexican (and Dia De Meurtos) dancing, in addition to performing an amazing, authentic Mariachi dance performance with traditional costumes!

Hosts at the Embassy/Center will be displaying a Day of the Dead Alter and Ceremmony. You will take part in a celebration that tries to awaken the dead to join us in a
Mexican and American Halloween Style celebration.

One of Washington, D.C.’s best D.J.s will rival the best nightclubs in Cancun with both American and Mexican pop music and dancing. Includes modern high energy, Retro, Salsa, today’s top 40 hits, and much more!

Challenge your taste buds with an authentic Mexican buffet. Featuring American and Mexican Halloween/Day of the Dead style treats for your enjoyment.  Including:
Pan de Muerto: Day of the Dead Decorated Bread
Chicken Pasilla Empanada: Chicken Empanadas
Tequila Infused Queso Fundido and Tomato Salsa
Warm Cheese Dip
Taco Chips, Carrots and Celery
Spicy Chocolate Mousse with Black Rice and Sour Cherries
Tes Leche Cake
Chamourrado
Special American Halloween Treats and Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Enjoy an open bar featuring a wide array of Mexican beers, wines and, of course, Tequila!

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC.
tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
*Reminder, by placing an order on the PTOS reservation system, you are responsible for the payment, unless you find a replacement.

PRICE:  $90 per person for members and family, must be 21+ to attend (up to 2 ticket total)

limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by October 31st @ 3PM

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: PTOS, Attn Kang Hu RAN 10B19

Interested in events or volunteering with international committee?
Please contact Kang Hu, more info about PTOS, visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or Kang.hu@uspto.gov

Dress code: Black Tie Optional / Masquerade Style Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for men. Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited